Social media erupts in grief over loss of Gaza journalists Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammad Qureiqa

The killing of Al Jazeera correspondents Anas Al-Sharif and Mohammad Qureiqa in Gaza has sparked a wave of grief and outrage across social media platforms, with thousands expressing sorrow for the fallen journalists and condemning the Israeli Occupation's war crimes.

On X, users shared heartfelt tributes and reflections on the sacrifices made by the two reporters who bravely documented the realities of the ongoing war on Gaza despite the immense risks.

One poignant post highlighted the grim reality journalists face, saying, “The fact that journalists in Gaza all have pre-written posthumous messages to be published upon news of their death tells you all you need to know about their existence & how we’ve failed them. Anas Al-Sharif faced death twice: writing this and when killed by the Israeli military.”

Many lauded their unwavering commitment to truth and justice, with one user declaring, “Anas Al Sharif, and all those involved in the team knew what they were getting into, and chose the truth and justice over their own personal safety. They were heroes. F**k Israel.”

Others reflected on the lasting impact of their work. “Anas Al Sharif, Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza, was an eye carrying the truth through the fire. Last night he was targeted by a direct Israeli missile. His body is gone but his words and footage remain as an eternal testimony,” wrote another user.

Calls for justice and protection of journalists also resonated widely. One post stated, “Every time brave reporters like Anas Al Sharif are killed, the world is robbed of truth and light. Their sacrifice must never fade from memory, and the call for justice and protection for media workers everywhere is urgent, uncompromising, and non-negotiable.”

A tribute expressing deep admiration read, “I never knew Mohammed Qureiqa, may he rest in peace, but I deeply admired Anas Al-Sharif, a journalist like no other. In a world that truly honored journalists, you would still be here... fearless on the frontlines, telling the truth as only you could.”

Here are more online reactions:

By Allah, the heart is torn to pieces as we see the voice of Gaza, our brother Anas Al Sharif, lying motionless, photographed as a martyr just as he once did for so many others.

The targeting of this journalist, who bled for two years watching his people being genocided, is a… pic.twitter.com/AJSh0vloer

— Mohammed Tahir محمد طاهر (@nerve_surgeon) August 10, 2025

His final message. Anas Al Sharif was probably the most important journalist reporting from Gaza these two years. I always found him reliable and factual. He he has just been assassinated by Israel https://t.co/Ypaoo30PPI

— Bruno Maçães (@MacaesBruno) August 10, 2025

The Zionist regime just killed Anas Al Sharif and the entire Al Jazeera crew in a targeted attack. He has warned us many times that the Israelis threatened him repeatedly. May you rest in peace. We will miss your voice and face. pic.twitter.com/LatDICBgwa

— فيروز (@Fayrouz_yousfi) August 10, 2025

I never knew Mohammed Qreiqaa, may he rest in peace, but I deeply admired Anas Al-Sharif , a journalist like no other.
In a world that truly honored journalists, you would still be here ... fearless on the frontlines, telling the truth as only you could.
But this cruel world… pic.twitter.com/wnitUXms8p

— Nada 7ussini (@Nadahu25) August 10, 2025

Every time brave reporters like Anas Al Sharif are killed, the world is robbed of truth and light. Their sacrifice must never fade from memory, and the call for justice and protection for media workers everywhere is urgent, uncompromising, and non-negotiable. https://t.co/sQ74tSgHR0

— Dil Nisani Magar (@dil_nisani) August 11, 2025

Anas Al Sharif Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza
was an eye carrying the truth through the fire
last night he was targeted by a direct Israeli missile
his body is gone but his words and footage remain as an eternal testimony#Gaza #AnasAlSharif pic.twitter.com/AITSmKVX1S

— Omnia  (@Omniasaadahmed) August 11, 2025

The fact that journalists in Gaza all have pre-written posthumous messages to be published upon news of their death tells you all you need to know about their existence & how we’ve failed them. Anas Al-Sharif faced death twice: writing this and when killed by the Israeli military https://t.co/bas5vQizYS

— Hind Hassan (@HindHassanNews) August 10, 2025

These reactions underline the vital role journalists play in bringing stories from conflict zones to the world and the grave risks they endure in pursuit of truth. The loss of Sharif and Qureiqa has not only left a void in the media landscape but has also reignited urgent discussions about the protection of journalists.